Traveling With Disabilities - Part 1
By
Darlene Siddons
I AM taking off into the skies again, and once again I am
reminded that my days of grab and go have seized to exist.
Number one, the airlines restrictions and secondly my mobility
challenge, so I am going to lead you down my proven pathway to -
flying can be fun, even with a challenge.
ALWAYS start a folder to keep all your travel information in
- keep a log of who you talked with and when and what you and
they said - then as you make your reservations and travel plans
and/or ideas always put those items in the folder.
FLYING can be fun and easy with a little planning and knowing
what to expect. Always remember that a cheerful-fun attitude
goes a long way in getting what you want and need.
YOUR first goal is to get a non-stop flight and the return
flight also non-stop, even if it means to go to a different
airport in your area - you will never regret this effort - the
changing of planes is a huge challenge for anyone with a
mobility or physical challenge.
GO online and look for all non-stop flights(round trip); now
let me give you a little tip here: double check your return trip
to make sure it is also non-stop as sometimes they will put you
on a stop over flight, so don't assume that you will also be
getting a non-stop coming back....just keep checking until you
find a non-stop flight package for both ways.
FILL out reservation as usual and then near the end is an
area for special assistance, complete this area with your
special needs; then after you have your confirmation number,
call customer service and/or reservations to personally talk
with an airline employee about your special needs assistance,
once again note who you talked to and what you said and what
they said and include this information in your travel folder.
PRINT out your e-ticket and leave the original on your
computer just incase you need to log in for any reason, like you
lost your printed out one or you left/lost your travel folder.
Leave it on your email computer folder until you arrive back
home, this way you can pick it up if you ever need it during
your trip.
TRAVEL Reflection: "All journeys have secret destinations of
which the traveler is unaware."
-Martin Buber-
From - Darlene Siddons - My life is a work in progress; my
current passion is heallth and wellness in the arena of organic
food, holistic health, natural wellness and sharing information
with the physically challenged. This is done thru my spiritual
path, embracing the law of attraction, unconditional love and
loving from love within.
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Traveling With
Disabilities - Part 2
By
Darlene Siddons
RESERVING your car: This can be one of the most important
planning and arranging parts of your trip - so you want to take
the time to make sure your needs are going to be met when you
arrive at your destination.
YOU need to find out which car rental company has a kiosk at
the airport near baggage pick up. There is usually only one or
two companies inside the airport, the rest are in out laying
areas of the airports - each airport is different - so to get to
these out laying areas you need to take a shuttle and using
these shuttles are a huge challenge for anyone with any sort of
special needs.
SOME of the car rental companies will bring the car to you,
however, you need to request this, they don't offer it and/or
advertise it. So this is part of your researching when you are
looking for the company to rent from, not always is the least
expensive rental the best and it could work the other way also,
the most expensive the best, only your research will tell. Also
don't rely on a travel agent to handle this for you, as most of
them don't know how to this part and are able to get it handled
for you, and will be at the airport "assuming" it will be the
way you want it, and here it is, the first HUGE travel
experience on long awaited dream vacation.
WHEN you have chosen your company to rent from, ask them for
the direct number to the destination office, not a general
number, all of this takes time and tenacity, and believe me it
is worth it when you are in a busy airport and everyone is
rushing around, and you have baggage, need to use the restroom
and there isn't anyone to help. So the more familiar you are
with what they will do for you and have phone numbers and names,
the easier it will be with less anxiety. Of course there is
always a limo and if your budget allows for this, go that way.
IF you have lots of luggage and/or equipment, it may be best
to get a Porter and they will help. I will covering this more
thoroughly and in more detail in another article.
YOUR pre-planning on your rental car is very important, also
cover where to drop the car off and make sure that also
accommodates your needs. This is also VERY important, don't skip
this part.
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TRAVEL REFLECTIONS: "Years may wrinkle the skin, but to give
up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul"
-Samuel Ullman-
My life is a work in progress; my current passion is health
and wellness in the arena of organic food, holistic health,
natural wellness and sharing information with the physically
challenged. I reside in my own personal wellness center retreat
and sanctuary in California and this affords me to bring to you
my wisdom, knowledge and spiritual self in my writings. On this
journey I have met many wonderful teachers and one of them is
Joe Vitale, one of the teachers in The Secret, his ebook The
Greatest Money Making Secret is offered for f.ree on my website.
Please stop by and receive your copy today. Darlene Siddons
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Mobility is the key to having fun and traveling is more fun
than staying at home, so have fun and book your next trip. I
will be there to direct you on all the tips and information
I have learned in my travels.
Mobility is the key to having fun and traveling is more fun
than staying at home, so have fun and book your next trip
and I will here to direct you on all the tips and
information I have learnt in my travels.
Air Travel Tips for Travelers with Health Issues or
Disabilities
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air travel tips will help make your flight and trip, whether
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